NPCI revises Retrieval Reference Number in UPI to avoid duplicates; PSPs and Banks to implement revised RRN and remove validation of ‘YDDD’ by 31st May, 2024.
The National Payments Corporation of India (“NPCI”) has issued an addendum to a previously issued circular for revision of Retrieval Reference Number […]
Public comments invited till 25th April, 2024 on draft of revised guidance for industry to align with the New Drugs and Clinical Trials (NDCT) Rules, 2019 and Sugam application process (Version 1.2)
With a view to align the submission procedure of clinical trial application (as prescribed under the New Drugs and Clinical Trial Rules, […]
FSSAI issues advisory to FBOs for enclosing documents as proof of premises when operating from shared workspaces
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has in an advisory clarified the documents to be provided for proof of […]
NPCI introduces new features for Credit Accounts: introduces UPI-integrated EMI facility and UPI Autopay for Credit card bill settlements; implementation of enhancements mandated for UPI members by 31st May, 2024
The National Payments Corporation of India (“NPCI”) has introduced the following new features for Credit Accounts, necessitating implementation by UPI members no […]
SEBI launches SCORES 2.0 to strengthen investor complaint redress mechanism through auto-routing, auto-escalation, monitoring by designated bodies, reduction in timeline, etc.
In a recent press release, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has announced the launch of the new version of […]
Delhi Municipal Corporation urges businesses and organizations in NDMC Area to dispose e-waste through CPCB/DPCC approved vendors; reiterates SC decision prohibiting burning e-waste in open spaces
Reiterating the Supreme Court’s decision in M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors. [dated 13.12.2023 in WP (Civil) No.13029/1985], where burning […]
Health Ministry sets 31st December, 2024 as implementation date for Jan Vishwas Act amendments to Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940; drug manufacturers may be subject to increased fines for utilizing government analysts’ reports in advertisements
Pursuant to the Update reported earlier on Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act 2023 (please refer to e-mails in trail for details), […]
Employers of industrial undertakings/establishments in Maharashtra directed to grant paid holiday to employees (registered as voters) in view of upcoming general elections to Lok Sabha
Employers of all industrial groups, corporations, companies and institutions, industrial undertakings or other establishments in Maharashtra are directed to grant a paid […]
Centre cautions online advertisement intermediaries, celebrities / social media influencers against endorsing offshore online betting and gambling platforms
Pursuant to the Advisory reported earlier (please refer to e-mail in trail for details), the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (“MIB”) has […]
NSE and BSE directs Clearing Members to carry out Internal Audit and submit the Report to NCL and ICCL respectively, for the half year ended March 31, 2024
In recent Circulars rolled out by the National Stock Exchange (“NSE”) and Bombay Stock Exchange (“BSE”), Clearing Members (CMs) are mandated to […]
SEBI invites comments till 09.04.2024 on Audio Visual (AV) representation of disclosures made in Public Issue docs.; AV to be in both Hindi and English languages limited to a maximum duration of 8 minutes each
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has recently rolled out a draft circular inviting comments on the “Audiovisual (AV) representation […]
PIBOs and PWPs operating without registration directed to submit application for registration on the EPR portal by 31st March, 2024
With a view to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (“Rules”), the Central Pollution Control Board […]